Edge Interconnection Facility

Omaha and 1623 Farnam: A Tale of Symbiotic Expansion

2021-08-18T10:04:03-05:00

If you’ve been keeping up with 1623 Farnam’s updates, you’ve probably heard of our data center expansion. At $40 million, this renovation is helping us to better support the +5 million eyeballs we serve while paving the way for even greater regional, national and international network reach (an all-important aspect in today’s age of connectivity). Still, we know that this expansion tells a story that transcends our own four walls — and we’re thrilled to see the Midlands Business Journal help us tell that story. The growth at our interconnected edge facility is a testament to our hometown’s own growing eminence and role in the greater digital world. Nebraska is [...]

Omaha and 1623 Farnam: A Tale of Symbiotic Expansion2021-08-18T10:04:03-05:00

At The Edge with Bill Severn for Capacity Media

2021-08-18T10:04:21-05:00

Emerging technologies of today largely require extremely low latency to properly operate. The challenge of achieving such low latency is easily met through ‘the edge’. In simple terms, operating on the edge means bringing data transfers and computing power as close to the end user as possible. In the past, data had been shipped to and from core data centers to end users, sometimes traveling quite a distance. As technologies rapidly evolve and include features such as real time updates that require increasingly large bandwidths, this is no longer efficient. We are in the throes of a digital transformation, and one major aspect of this is moving operations to the [...]

At The Edge with Bill Severn for Capacity Media2021-08-18T10:04:21-05:00

Earth Day and the Data Center: Building a Better Future

2021-04-22T09:33:56-05:00

Despite data centers being vital parts of our digital landscape, it’s an unavoidable truth that these facilities can negatively impact our environment. Today, global demand for new applications and technologies is growing in tandem with worldwide climate concerns. This means that striking a balance between two seemingly opposing forces is a task our industry must undertake. Data centers aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, their energy usage and greenhouse emissions must be reconciled with the pursuit of a greener future. This now means that sustainability must be part of every data center provider’s mission. Making A Difference At 1623 Farnam, we are committed to creating a more sustainable data center [...]

Earth Day and the Data Center: Building a Better Future2021-04-22T09:33:56-05:00

Top 5 Benefits of the Hybrid Multicloud

2021-05-03T14:36:38-05:00

The multicloud has quickly become a staple for enterprises, with 94% operating in hybrid environments, and 67% of those utilizing a mix of cloud providers. As the multicloud has gained significant popularity, there’s no better time to start to consider your own strategy. If you’re just hearing this term for the first time, multicloud is when you use multiple cloud providers concurrently. On top of that, there’s the hybrid multicloud, where businesses use a mix of private and public cloud providers to achieve their specific goals. There are a lot of benefits to employing a hybrid multicloud strategy, such as the following: Put the Workloads in the Right Place If [...]

Top 5 Benefits of the Hybrid Multicloud2021-05-03T14:36:38-05:00

Peering 101 – What is peering, anyway?

2021-04-15T18:15:46-05:00

Want to learn more about peering? Here’s a quick run down of the key aspects and benefits. What is peering, anyway? Sometimes called network peering or internet peering, peering at its most basic definition is when networks interconnect, allowing them to exchange traffic. At its core, it is about the transmitting and sharing of data. With a typical internet connection – what’s called a transit connection – network operators (or end users) purchase the connection from someone else and pay to have their network traffic carried for them. In a peering setup, there are no third parties and no additional charges beyond the costs associated with powering the necessary routers [...]

Peering 101 – What is peering, anyway?2021-04-15T18:15:46-05:00

In the Heart of the Country: How Network Diversity and Edge Computing can Work Simultaneously

2021-08-18T10:05:16-05:00

Here in Omaha, we know that location matters. As an edge data center in Omaha, the center of the USA, we are the backbone of the internet. Our recent feature in Telecom Ramblings is all about the advantages of our central location and our own Todd Cushing, explains what’s cool about Omaha, along with some lesser-known facts about our great midwest location. As Todd explains, “Omaha is a massive interconnection point for cloud, service, content providers and carriers. It’s located close to Google’s largest North American cloud node and is in close proximity to a Facebook hyperscale facility.” Content companies, ISPs, communications companies, government and educational facilities can all take [...]

In the Heart of the Country: How Network Diversity and Edge Computing can Work Simultaneously2021-08-18T10:05:16-05:00

CX, the Pandemic, and the Data Center

2021-08-18T10:06:04-05:00

Pipeline Magazine featured 1623 Farnam in its March 2021 Customer Experience issue. President Todd Cushing explains how over the last year especially, organizations have had to made a renewed commitment to the customer experience (CX). Companies across all sectors have had to innovate, reimage, reshape and overall do things in new and unique ways. What were once key differentiators and competitive advantages may have disappeared or lessened, so as Todd explains, it is more important than ever to ensure your company is creating value in this new age. This makes the communication and interaction you have with your customers all the more important. As we all work to be more [...]

CX, the Pandemic, and the Data Center2021-08-18T10:06:04-05:00

Metro Connect 2021: The Heart and Soul of 1623

2021-03-11T08:50:41-06:00

At Metro Connect 2021, Greg Elliott was honored to meet up with Jaymie Scott Cutaia, CEO of JSA to dish on the latest 1623 Farnam developments. The two had no shortage of topics to cover as there is a lot going on at 1623! Greg shared the latest on the $40M expansion which is making the facility a cutting edge data center with new cooling and power infrastructure. Greg continued, “along with nine floors, 8MW of capacity and it already has 50 carriers - that’s awesome  - coupled with the hyperscaler activity in the area, it’s a great spot to be in.” As an interconnected ecosystem, Greg explained how our [...]

Metro Connect 2021: The Heart and Soul of 16232021-03-11T08:50:41-06:00

1623 Farnam Partners with Olsson on Commissioning Process

2021-06-17T11:38:40-05:00

Omaha, NE – February 9, 2021 – 1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral, edge interconnection and data center services announces their partnership with Olsson on the commissioning of their $40 million data center expansion project. Olsson, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm, will carry out the multi-level commissioning process to ensure all aspects of new construction are functioning properly and within industry standards. Phase one of the commissioning process has recently been completed. Mechanical Room - Heat-exchangers in the background The commissioning process consists of five levels, from planning and design all the way through building-wide integrated systems testing. Based on the ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines, [...]

1623 Farnam Partners with Olsson on Commissioning Process2021-06-17T11:38:40-05:00

PTC’21: Greg Elliott Talks to JSA TV about What’s Hot at 1623 Farnam for 2021

2021-06-16T15:29:53-05:00

While we’d all prefer to be at the “must attend” annual PTC conference in person in Hawaii, missing out on the virtual edition was surely not an option according to our very own Greg Elliott. From fiber builds to a 5G lab, there’s a lot to be excited about at 1623 Farnam in 2021.  With level five commissioning in progress on our $40 million expansion, customers can expect greatly expanded power and cooling capabilities along with the addition of more carriers and fiber vaults. And when it comes to fiber, our location is perfect. Located in the middle of the country, our facility is at the nexus of the country’s [...]

PTC’21: Greg Elliott Talks to JSA TV about What’s Hot at 1623 Farnam for 20212021-06-16T15:29:53-05:00
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